Turmeric and green tea among six supplements putting people in hospital

More than 15 million Americans may be putting their liver health at risk, simply by trying to better their overall health. New research has revealed the extent of the damage being caused by taking popular botanical supplements including turmeric, green… Continue reading Turmeric and green tea among six supplements putting people in hospital

5:2 fasting diet’s anti-inflammatory effects come down to two proteins

The most prevalent chronic liver condition worldwide is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a build-up of fat in the liver that isn’t caused by heavy alcohol use. Linked to genetics and overweight or obesity, if NAFLD is left untreated, it can p… Continue reading 5:2 fasting diet’s anti-inflammatory effects come down to two proteins

5:2 fasting diet’s anti-inflammatory effects come down to two proteins

The most prevalent chronic liver condition worldwide is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a build-up of fat in the liver that isn’t caused by heavy alcohol use. Linked to genetics and overweight or obesity, if NAFLD is left untreated, it can p… Continue reading 5:2 fasting diet’s anti-inflammatory effects come down to two proteins

A single big night of drinking a week ramps up liver-disease risk by 4x

It’s a safe assumption that we all know binge drinking is not good for our general health. But a new study shows that one big night a week is significantly more harmful than spreading that same amount of drinks out over the same period.Continue Reading… Continue reading A single big night of drinking a week ramps up liver-disease risk by 4x

Genetic mechanism linking zinc to diabetes & liver disease uncovered

For the first time, researchers have identified the genetic mechanism underlying the protective role zinc has for type 2 diabetes and the fatty liver disease associated with the condition. The findings advance our understanding of metabolism and open t… Continue reading Genetic mechanism linking zinc to diabetes & liver disease uncovered

First successful robotic liver transplant performed in the US

In an exciting step forward in surgery advances, the first liver transplant performed by a robot has successfully taken place in the US, as clinics plan to ramp up wider use of this innovative procedure.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: W… Continue reading First successful robotic liver transplant performed in the US

Engineered probiotic helps mice shake off alcohol buzz

Researchers in China have created a probiotic specially designed to release an alcohol-metabolizing enzyme called ADH1. Then they fed the substance to mice and got them drunk. The results showed success in keeping the mice from getting too buzzed, and … Continue reading Engineered probiotic helps mice shake off alcohol buzz

Your gut may hold the key to better, faster healing from muscle injury

Scientists are only just scratching the surface of the power that the gut’s microbiome holds. It’s already been linked to memory, depression and mood, and shifts in its bacterial makeup offers clues to the development of prediabetes and multiple sclero… Continue reading Your gut may hold the key to better, faster healing from muscle injury

New COVID treatment found in old liver drug derived from bear bile

An impressive new study published in Nature is pointing to a new kind of treatment to protect the vulnerable from COVID-19. The research revealed an old drug derived from bear bile and used for liver disease can block a crucial pathway used by SARS-CoV… Continue reading New COVID treatment found in old liver drug derived from bear bile

Clinical trial will have patients grow multiple mini-livers internally

A new experimental treatment could help treat end-stage liver disease – by growing tiny new livers elsewhere in the patient’s bodies. The technique, pioneered by cell therapy company LyGenesis, is due to begin human clinical trials in the next few week… Continue reading Clinical trial will have patients grow multiple mini-livers internally